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Summary: ate my movie
Review: After about two years the player destroyed a new dvd.
The changer messed up and will not eject the other disks in the player. After it was taken apart and the other disks removed my dad found that a small mod will make it a single disk player but still usable. Still has great sound but only a single disk player.
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Summary: faint rear satellite speakers!
Review: After searching around I found Panansonic SC-HT95 is the most well-balance package out there.Some of the glitches were noted (mp3, faint buzz,..etc.) but negiligiable. However, the major complaint for this system is the volume discepency in the rear speakers. I cranked the volume up considerably the rear speakers just wouldn't catch up in volume. I wished there's power amplification for rear, or volume adjustment. Aside from that the system is exceptionally clear in sound definition. for mid-sized room it has plenty of power.
But spaces larger than 15'X15' the sound will start to thin out.
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Summary: Excellent sound, but an old technology
Review: I bought this HT 10 days ago. I was imppressed by the sound. Incredible sub-woofer. A lot of control over the audio, BUT... - I cound't play my MP3s. Strange sounds and "jumps". I tried different Panasonic in the store, and it is always the same. It's a problem with the model. Don't buy it if you want to play Mp3's with your Home Theater. - Horrible interfase (GUI). Tiny icons on the screen. - When you try to change from one disk to another it takes a l[o]t of time. Finally, I changed the Panasonic for a Sony DAV C-770. It is SO... cool!
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Summary: Great Product!!
Review: I feel that for the price, the product is an outstanding purchase.
Setup: Very easy, didn't take me but 30 minutes from taking it out of the box to sitting down and watching a movie. Owner's manual is very easy to read and guides you clearly on how to do everything concerning your system. It has pictures of the remote w/labels corresponding w/step numbers for the written instruction. The advanced feature instructions could be a little tricky, because they are not labeled so well. Sound: This unit provides great sound even at its 500W peak, it's clear and powerful. My system has no humming as other reviewers have reported. Progresive Scan: I own a 48" JVC HDTV Widescreen TV and the image on that baby is unreal as it is, with the progresive scan the image of all objects and characters improves making them more crisp and sharper, but at the same time in order to notice this you'll have to get close to the TV screen and switch between progresive scan out on and off and you will see it. Keep in mind progresive scan out only works with component video cables as per owner's manual. Looks: Looks nice, the color matches w/my TV. On the front speakers you can even rotate the Panasonic label to better read it if you decide to mount speaker vertically. Main unit is kinda heavy, I suppose because all the features this system has. Features: Fully loaded, Tuner picked up all the radio stations available and I didn't even have the antenna on. The remote is loaded with features, you can even use it as a universal remote. The main unit has enough slots to plug TV, VCR and an extra set of input slots. The 5 disc changer is a little slow when seaching for a DVD, but only if you don't know in what slot you placed a specific DVD, not a biggie for me. I actually like the fact the it is a one slot tray which shuffles 5 cd's instead of a primitive and gigantic 5 disc tray. Overall: This is a great unit, its fully loaded with all kinds of features, great image and sound quality and best of all, you get so much for so little. I think it is very hard to find a 500W system of this quality at such a low price. I definitely recommend this product to anyone.
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Summary: Unbeatable for the budget-conscious
Review: I have always been wary of these 'home theater-in-a-box' systems. I consider myself to be an audiophile, and only the best (usually meaning most expensive) components will do. Alas, I do not have that kind of money, nor did it matter since this was a gift to my parents for their 30th wedding anniversary. All I can say is that my stance on these systems may have to be adjusted somewhat. I spent many an hour checking online reviews and checking other customer reviews on many different systems. I knew my price range, which was about $400. Finally, after the advice of a salesman at a local store (he mentioned that anyone who buys the Sony systems almost always returns them), I decided to get this system from Panasonic. The setup was pretty straightforward, and I managed to hook up the TV, cable box, and VCR without much difficulty. When I popped in a DTS encoded DVD, I saw why this was such a good system. The speakers are clear and crisp, and the subwoofer, although a passive sub, was distinct and deep. For a budget system, this is about the best sounding package I had ever heard. Music plays well through the speakers, and it has enough power to fill a medium sized room with sound. The 5-disc changer is a huge plus, although it has a somewhat noisy and slow moving changing mechanism (not that I care as long as it works). The display is bright and readable, although the surface reflects much of the light and can be a bit rough to discern at times. Some other reviewers have complained of humming from the speakers, but it's not due to the speaker quality. That is caused by electromagnetic interference, which creeps in when you plug the unit straight into the wall, or use a cheap and shoddy surge protector. Having used this system extensively, I have yet to hear any humming. While there are far better home theater packages out there, I gave this unit 5 stars because the combination of sound quality, ease of use, wealth of features, and bargain basement price make this Panasonic a value nearly impossible to beat.
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Summary: Unbeatable for the budget-conscious
Review: I have always been wary of these 'home theater-in-a-box' systems. I consider myself to be an audiophile, and only the best (usually meaning most expensive) components will do. Alas, I do not have that kind of money, nor did it matter since this was a gift to my parents for their 30th wedding anniversary. All I can say is that my stance on these systems may have to be adjusted somewhat. I spent many an hour checking online reviews and checking other customer reviews on many different systems. I knew my price range, which was about $400. Finally, after the advice of a salesman at a local store (he mentioned that anyone who buys the Sony systems almost always returns them), I decided to get this system from Panasonic. The setup was pretty straightforward, and I managed to hook up the TV, cable box, and VCR without much difficulty. When I popped in a DTS encoded DVD, I saw why this was such a good system. The speakers are clear and crisp, and the subwoofer, although a passive sub, was distinct and deep. For a budget system, this is about the best sounding package I had ever heard. Music plays well through the speakers, and it has enough power to fill a medium sized room with sound. The 5-disc changer is a huge plus, although it has a somewhat noisy and slow moving changing mechanism (not that I care as long as it works). The display is bright and readable, although the surface reflects much of the light and can be a bit rough to discern at times. Some other reviewers have complained of humming from the speakers, but it's not due to the speaker quality. That is caused by electromagnetic interference, which creeps in when you plug the unit straight into the wall, or use a cheap and shoddy surge protector. Having used this system extensively, I have yet to hear any humming. While there are far better home theater packages out there, I gave this unit 5 stars because the combination of sound quality, ease of use, wealth of features, and bargain basement price make this Panasonic a value nearly impossible to beat.
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Summary: Works great...especially for price
Review: I read over the other reviews prior to buying this product. One mentioned a humming sound. I heard the same thing, but only because I was looking for it. My wife didn't notice it at all. You can only really hear it when there is a lull in the sound while watching a DVD. Doesn't bother me enough to return it. For the money this system is excellent...progressive scan, lots of power, and easy setup. For [the price], it's hard to beat!
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Summary: Simply Marvelous, Just Marvelous
Review: in response to the person who posted that his mp3's would not play on this system, i have to say that they do. the problem is with him and his mp3 recording program/techniques. i go as far as saying this because this system is marvelous, i mean for the money that you are paying i would even have to say you are getting a little to much ie.
progressive scan, dts, 5.1 dolby, dolby prologic,5 cd-rw dvd-r vcd,500 watts, 180 powered subwoofer,universal controller, and some other stuff i forgot. the point being, is that you wont be dissapointed
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Summary: A modular system is better than buying an all-in-one box.
Review: My Panasonic worked very well for me for 2 years and then its DVD player suddenly stopped functioning. When we took it to the authorized Panasonic repair center, the technician told us that a DSP IC board needed to be replaced and that it would cost $570--more than double the original price! He told us frankly that these systems are _expected_ to break down in 2 years and it's extremely difficult and expensive to buy genuine replacement parts for them. He suggested that I should get a separate home theater receiver and an inexpensive DVD player.
I bought a Yamaha YHT-100 and it sounded so much better than this Panasonic ever did.
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Summary: Awesome sound, but DVD function broke after 2 years
Review: Other reviews are right: It takes about 2 years before the DVD player malfunctions. Ours did last night, after purchasing it in Oct 2002. We're looking at significant repair costs. Awesome sound is N/A if you can't enjoy the main function of the unit (video).
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